The 6th Basel International Online Vocal Competition 2026

The 6th Basel International Online Vocal Competition 2026

This year marks the 6th anniversary of our competition.
We are honored to welcome the world-renowned tenor Maestro Giancarlo Monsalve as our Honorary Jury Member.
We sincerely look forward to receiving your applications.

Judging Format: Online video screening
Eligibility: Open to all nationalities and educational backgrounds

Categories
1. High School Division
2. University & Graduate School Division
3. Young Artist Division
4. Professional Division
5. Amateur Division
6. Musical Division

Free choice of repertoire

JURY MEMBERS
• The world-renowned tenor, Maestro Giancarlo Monsalve
Founder of The Old School of Singing®

• Oksana Stepanyuk

• Ye Zhang

• Toru Kaku

• Noriko Kawamura

• Masachika Watanabe

Prizes
• Grand Prix – ¥200,000
• Best Opera Prize – ¥100,000
• 1st–6th Prize in each division
• Finalist Diploma

Special Award
• Invitation to perform at the “Basel Music Fest